Non‐occupational contact dermatitis: Epoxy resin in dried flowers

Epoxy resin, an emerging allergen in women?

“…Four cases of direct and airborne ACD to epoxy resin in women, involving hands, forearms, but also eyelids and neck, as in our cases, have been recently reported. They were due to epoxy resin exposure in the context of creative hobbies, such as the making of dried flowers, 4 craft modelling 5 or small objects with Tik Tok tutorial 6 …”

Non‐occupational allergic contact dermatitis to epoxy resin in a cosplayer

“…6 Epoxy resins are also responsible for non-occupational ACD, 7 with an increasing number of cases reported recently in adults and in children. [8][9][10] In these reports, epoxy resin systems were used to cast dried flowers, 8 decorative figures, 9 and various objects like bowls and cutting boards. 10 Some patients learned to use epoxy resins through social media platforms like YouTube (San Bruno, California, United States) 8 or Tiktok (ByteDance Ltd., Beijing, China).…”

“…[8][9][10] In these reports, epoxy resin systems were used to cast dried flowers, 8 decorative figures, 9 and various objects like bowls and cutting boards. 10 Some patients learned to use epoxy resins through social media platforms like YouTube (San Bruno, California, United States) 8 or Tiktok (ByteDance Ltd., Beijing, China). 10 The patient in the present report presented with a rash affecting the face and neck, leading us to suspect an airborne allergy.…”

Non‐occupational allergic contact dermatitis from epoxy resin in children's games

“…Consequently, recreational ACD from epoxy resins has been reported 3 times since 2020. 3,4 Although epoxy resin-containing occupational products are wellknown allergenic products, there are no regulations regarding their sale to, or use by, the general public, including minors. In our case, these products were obtained from the internet without any difficulties, which is worrisome.…”

“…However, the use of epoxy resins in recreational activities is increasing, especially with the emergence of social networks promoting such activities. Consequently, recreational ACD from epoxy resins has been reported 3 times since 2020 3,4 …”